Blog Posts in 2016

The holidays can be a lonely time for seniors living in assisted living homes. This year, bring holiday cheer to them with a visit and the perfect holiday gift. We at Mount Carmel Assisted Living strive to provide comfortable, engaging, and social ...

A study indicates the proportion of elderly individuals developing dementia is failing the United States. Data from approximately 21,057 people over 65 years old in the U.S. showed the proportion with dementia declined from 11.6% in 2000 to 8.8% in ...

When families and their elders choose an assisted living community, it is a life-altering decision. Our professional staff understands how this can be a difficult decision. However, we have come up with a list of five common assisted living search ...

Switching from the role of child to caregiver can be difficult for family members, especially when it comes to the way you communicate with one another. Below is a list of tips for how to communicate effectively with your elderly parent. 1. ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a catastrophic and incurable illness which affects an estimated 5.4 million adults in the United States. However, a study from researchers at Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia) in partnership with a research team ...

Have you been on the search for an assisted living or senior community care center for your loved one? At Mount Carmel Assisted Living, we know that this can be an overwhelming process, and for some, you might not even entirely understand how ...

Whether you had a good or bad day, you can always count your dog or your cat to greet you with unconditional love that will lift your spirits. For a long time, blind and disabled individuals have been using therapy animals for assistance. Now, they ...

Based in Hampton, Mount Carmel Assisted Living has been committed to offering personalized care and a warm environment to elderly individuals struggling with memory-loss related diseases since 1986. Their staff is passionate about providing memory ...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The debilitating condition causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking and reasoning competence. While this could possibly be ...

Although your parents have been able to live independently throughout their entire lives, it can be challenging for them to concede to senior care. If they require assistance with their daily activities or health care you are not able to provide, an ...

Moving an elderly loved one who requires memory care to an assisted living facility can be quite arduous. Change can be an overwhelming and stressful challenge, especially those who experience memory loss. However, this type of change is necessary ...

Upon the approval of the 2016 fiscal year budget, Congress has agreed to remarkably increase government funding on Alzheimer’s disease research by 50% this year, which is an additional $350 million dollars from the previous budget. Although the ...